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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V48 SWRMOT history

V48 SWR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

V48 SWR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2023
Mileage
161,046 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 SWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 SWR was last recorded at 161,046 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 4,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,621 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,425 miles
Average per year
5,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,046 miles
  • 2021 – 156,621 miles
  • 2020 – 151,965 miles
  • 2019 – 141,996 miles
  • 2018 – 138,994 miles
  • 2017 – 130,667 miles
  • 2016 – 124,953 miles
  • 2015 – 118,361 miles
  • 2014 – 111,278 miles
  • 2013 – 107,882 miles
  • 2012 – 103,689 miles
  • 2010 – 94,611 miles
  • 2009 – 90,016 miles
  • 2008 – 86,836 miles
  • 2007 – 77,602 miles
  • 2006 – 65,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,046 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Cracks in offside rear inner tyre wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,046 miles (+4,425)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,046 miles
    Test number
    472219490705
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,621 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,621 miles
    Test number
    913683308470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,965 miles (+9,969)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,965 miles
    Test number
    283859899382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,996 miles (+3,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,996 miles
    Test number
    325783915362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,994 miles (+8,327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,994 miles
    Test number
    669602426492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,667 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,667 miles
    Test number
    725879103806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,953 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,953 miles
    Test number
    659919569968
    • AdvisoryCracks in offside rear inner tyre wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light not working

  8. Fail124,950 miles (+6,589)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,950 miles
    Test number
    816733735113
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCracks in offside rear inner tyre wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light not working

  9. Pass118,361 miles (+7,083)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    706759655039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,278 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,278 miles
    Test number
    128370564411
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass111,278 miles (+3,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,278 miles
    Test number
    897400864048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail107,882 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,882 miles
    Test number
    549650463031
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass107,882 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,882 miles
    Test number
    787720963041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    275908122048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,688 miles (+9,077)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,688 miles
    Test number
    136928922055
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePower steering leak
    • NoteRust on rear discs

  16. Pass94,611 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    94,611 miles
    Test number
    883627140395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,016 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    90,016 miles
    Test number
    811401149340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,836 miles (+9,234)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    86,836 miles
    Test number
    840397358366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s steering rack arm has play
    • NoteO/s steering rack arm has play

  19. Pass77,602 miles (+12,280)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    430513957485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,322 miles
    Test number
    334830726495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 SWR

Does V48 SWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 SWR expired on 12 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 SWR?
The MOT on V48 SWR expired on 12 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 SWR done?
V48 SWR was recorded at 161,046 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 5,856 miles a year.
Has V48 SWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 SWR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on V48 SWR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V48 SWR find?
V48 SWR passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; electronic stability control warning lamp not working; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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